Residential Services Division Director

Residential Services Division Director

Agency Name:
Blue Water Developmental Housing, Inc.

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Type: Permanent

County:
St. Clair

Salary Range: $45,000 – $67,997 per year

Reports To:

Executive Director

Shift: 1 F/T position; primarily 8:30AM – 5PM, Monday – Friday, and be available on a 24 hour basis to the organization for emergencies and consultative issues.

Qualifications:

Master's degree preferred. A bachelor's degree in the Social Services field or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of management experience.

Valid driver's license with a driving record acceptable for insurance purposes and reliable transportation. Acceptable criminal records check, meeting the organization definition of acceptable moral character. Meets any minimum qualification for the position as may be required by the Department of Human Services, Department of Community Health, funding sources and/or federal, state or local statutes.

Additional Specifications:

Health:
Must be in such physical and mental health to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge:
Shall have sufficient knowledge to solve unusual as well as commonplace problems. Shall have knowledge of community processes, political mechanisms, and regulatory agency statutes so as to preserve and advance the mission of the organization. Shall have knowledge of the various adult and child rights systems applicable to consumers served by the organization.

Skills:

Shall have the requisite administrative management and leadership skills, in areas including:

Financial Planning and Management

Contract Planning and Management

Personnel Planning and Management

Organizational Planning and Management

Community Collaboration

Excellent writing, critical thinking and organizational skills with the ability to multi task and meet internal and external deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal skill to function effectively in our team oriented environment with the ability to work independently when the task requires.

Judgment:
Shall demonstrate sound judgment in decision making practices that directly relate and complement the goals and objectives of the organization.

Working Environment:
The employee will be subject to routine use of computers, keyboards, mouse, manual and computerized filing systems, phone systems, faxes, scanners, copy machines and other office equipment as needed throughout the course of employment.

Performance Standards:
This position shall adhere to organization policies; maintain consumer/employee confidentiality, effective teamwork, courteous professional interactions with public and co-workers. The individual must demonstrate the ability to act in the most professional manner at all times and avoid even the appearance of impropriety.

Consequence of Error:
The task assignments require a high level of job performance which may result in serious consequences when an error occurs.

Overall Responsibilities:

The Residential Services Division Director is primarily responsible for the policy, program and personnel management of the division operations. This is done in accordance with the policies, procedures, goals and objectives as are adopted by the Board of Directors and in compliance with any and all regulatory organization standards. This job description is not all inclusive and is subject to change as the needs of the organization change.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Perform tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.

Oversee the development and implementation of policies and program operational directions within the Division.

Serve as a member of the "Administrative Team" for the organization.

Provide oversight and leadership regarding organization compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and/or local regulatory agency requirements related to the Division.

Assume responsibility for and leadership of the policy, business management, and personnel management of the Residential Services Division.

As requested, serve as designee in the absence of the Executive Director or another Division Director.

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